Chiropractic
Treatment

Chiropractors are fully registered practitioners who try to
identify and treat pain in those suffering with problems of
the joints, ligaments, tendons and nerves, particularly of
those relating to the spine. They aim is to restore normal
purpose of the body. They rely on using a hands-on approach
by handling the spine without the use of drugs or surgery.

Founded in 1895, chiropractic treatment used to be known simply
as complementary and alternative therapy, but now their importance
is broadly recognised by medical and healthcare professionals
as their support is both beneficial and legitimate in the
handling and dealing of spinal conditions.

The theory is based upon the
misalignment of the spine, mainly that which interferes with
the nervous system.

Indications for Chiropractic
Treatment

By having a consultation with a chiropractor, you can benefit
from many mechanical problems of the back, with treatments
which consist of the freeing of stiff joints which in turn
will reduce nerve irritation.

The practitioner will take
a full history from the patient and will carry out a thorough
physical examination. Using a holistic approach; the chiropractor
will ask a lot of questions to do with occupation, diet, existing
exercise programmes and lifestyle and then a treatment plan
is made using this information.

They will also assist to improve
posture and can give you advice on preventative methods on
how to avoid a recurrence. They can help advise you on activities
and exercises that will help strengthen the parts of the spine
and the type of things you should avoid.

Chiropractors use their hands to smoothly manoeuvre the spine,
aiming to make slight adjustments to its alignment using fully
researched and consistent techniques. Most patients who have
chronic lower back pain with muscular and nerve irritations,
which have no acknowledged cause, are treated by chiropractors.

Chiropractic treatment is
contra-indicted in the existence of certain arthritic problems,
cancers, dislocations and fractures. It is necessary that
the patient informs the practitioner of any existing and diagnosed
complaints before the start of treatment.

How to Find a Chiropractor

There are around 1,300 licensed
Chiropractors in the United Kingdom, many of whom specialise
in sport’s injuries. If you wish you can self-refer
to a Chiropractor by using search engines on the internet
or by using telephone directories, but it is a lot safer to
book sessions from someone who has been suggested, either
by a healthcare professional or has been a prior patient.

How Much Does a Chiropractor
Cost?

Chiropractic treatment is
available within the NHS sometimes but not all Trusts will
offer this and many people will have to be seen privately.
You can still visit your GP initially when a recommendation
is required.

A usual session will last
between 30 minutes and an hour, it will generally cost between
£30 and £80, with some patients needing only one
visit. Other patients, depending on their condition, may need
a number of sessions to give them the best result from their
treatment.

Chiropractic treatment is
now seen as an important aid to usual medicine. People who
suffer from back pain may sometimes benefit from having their
pain relieved by using methods that make small adjustments
to their spine. Also that is all done without the need for
medication and surgery, together in which both carry risks
and side-effects, though often chiropractic treatment is used
with a mixture of analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs.

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